PIE otters in myths

From: João S. Lopes Filho
Message: 11159
Date: 2001-11-16

Is there any relevance of otters on any IE myth?
I remember the Otr, the dwarf in Norse; and Hydra (describead as dog-headed or dog-eared: an otter?).
 
 
 
Joao SL
Rio de Janeiro